15 Best Kegon Falls Day Trips from Tokyo

Kegon sits at the top of the Irohazaka switchbacks, so a day trip from Tokyo means a lot of road for one waterfall, which is why almost every tour bundles it with Toshogu and the lake. Don’t write off winter, when the smaller falls around it freeze into curtains of ice.

4.Tokyo to Nikko Day Tour | Tosho-gu Shrine & Irohazaka Slope & Lake Chuzenji & Kegon Falls Day Tour (Departing from Tokyo)

Compare a Tokyo to Nikko day tour covering Toshogu Shrine, Irohazaka, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, with practical timing and cost advice.

★ 4.5

“Both Lake Chuzenji and Toshogu Shrine were very beautiful, and the guide's explanations were excellent. We also saw Tokugawa Ieyasu's philosophical quote: 'Life is like carrying a heavy load on a long journey; there is no need to rush.'”

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5.World Heritage & Natural Wonders – Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls – Departing from Tokyo

Take a Tokyo day trip to Nikko’s ornate Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and 97-meter Kegon Falls, with practical advice on timing and tour options.

★ 4.3

“It would have been great to have a picture of the meeting point in the itinerary. There are many tourgroups meeting at different points and the description wasn't sufficient for us to identify the meeting point. Also been really great to have a toilet on…”

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6.Nikko, Kegon Waterfall & Chuzenji Lake from Tokyo

Take a guided Tokyo day trip to Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, with bilingual guidance and round-trip coach transport.

★ 4.7

“Naomi was a great guide! she speaks Spanish, English, and Japanese! highly recommended and gave everyone plenty of time to explore and explained the history of the temples. 10/10 👍👍👍👍”

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8.Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Irohazaka Winding Road, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls Day Trip (From Tokyo)

Review this Tokyo day trip to Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls, with practical advice on timing, costs and autumn traffic.

★ 4.8

“loved this tour, chilled and relaxed. our host Yuma was very knowledgeable and offered to assist with photos and explain more about the history of the places we visited. Nikko is a very beautiful place. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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10.From Tokyo: Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall Tour

Lose yourself in the serene beauty of Japan's natural wonders and cultural heritage on this guided tour from Tokyo to the Toshogu Shrine and Kegon Waterfall.

★ 4.0

“This tour really lets you see a lot of amazing things (the biggest most decorated temple, an amazing mountain setting with waterfall and a big mountain lake) with easy transportation and some great guides! Manuel, Pastor were wonderful guides and our driver, Olska, was magnificent…”

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11.Tokyo Nikko Day Trip: Nikko Toshogu Shrine + Kegon Falls, Onsen Hot Spring & Edo Village Cultural Experience

Compare Nikko’s ornate Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji and a public onsen on a full-day trip from Tokyo.

★ 4.4

“This tour is very convenient for travelers who don't drive, as you can visit several spots in one day. It's a small group tour with a driver who also acts as a guide. Essentially, they drive you to the attractions, but there isn't much commentary,…”

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13.Tokyo Nikko Day Tour | Nikko Toshogu Shrine & Kegon Falls & Nikko Onsen & Nikko Edo Wonderland | Depart from Ikebukuro

Compare Nikko’s shrine, waterfalls, hot springs and Edo village on a Tokyo day tour, with practical advice on timing, costs and which plan to choose.

★ 4.0

“The scenery is beautiful, the route is arranged reasonably, the tour guide Ma Sang is very good, professional and kind. The Toshogu Shrine has painted buildings and carved beams, which is worth seeing”

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